True Strength

True Strength

True Strength  A lion does not use it’s strength indiscriminately. The lions strength is used to serve, protect and defend the pride. True strength should not be used to exploit others, self defence skills should only be used to defeat the enemy. The most... Read more
The art of Budo

The art of Budo

In traditional martial arts the “Rei” (custom of bowing) in training is practiced in dojos throughout the world. This is important because it helps us to understand the relationship between the “Uke” (The person who initiates an attack) and the “Tori” (The person who... Read more
Keeping Students Safe

Keeping Students Safe

At Guardian Defence our primary objective is teaching people how to stay safe. It was a pleasure teaching Self Defence to students at the Royal Northern College of Music. Here is some feedback from the session organiser Cara. “Thank you so much for today, i... Read more
Pre-Incident Signals

Pre-Incident Signals

Understanding and Identifying Potential Threats Before they develop into an Attack Can Save Your Life Ever think it would be useful to be able to see a developing problem before things get really bad so you could avoid trouble altogether? In a previous blog post I... Read more
New Training Locations Central Manchester

New Training Locations Central Manchester

NEW LOCATIONS!!! NEW BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE & FITNESS CLASSES & COURSES!!! IN THE CENTRE OF MANCHESTER TRINITY SPORTS CENTRE Cambridge St, Manchester M15 6HP ELITE FITNESS Grains Rd, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8JB Both locations THURSDAYS 7PM TILL 9.30PM Please email to... Read more